Mashrafe Mortaza out for 4 weeks due to broken thumb

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza has been ruled out for 4 weeks due to a broken thumb.

Mortaza was struck on the right hand during the third T20 against New Zealand.

Team physio Dean Conway said,

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Mashrafe had an X-ray done immediately after the match and the report has confirmed a fractured right metacarpal. Recovery is expected to take between four to six weeks and will be followed by a short rehab. The injured area will be put in a cast as he recovers.

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Bangladesh fielded out of their skins as Imrul Kayes and Tamim Iqbal also injured themselves on the field but did not injure themselves too badly.